STEADY MOVES

Elevators and escalators are not merely instruments to reach a destination. They now come with AI and watch over you

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Elevators and escalators have become an essential part of our lives. In metro cities in India, most of the infrastructure like metro rail, malls, high-rises are all coming on higher platforms since the ground has all been exhausted up. While one may think that most elevators and escalators are nearly one and the same, industry people will tell you otherwise.

We give you a low down on what innovations, technologies, safety features, and speed compositions are making them better.

WHAT'S NEW

Amit Gossain, MD, Kone India: We recently launched the I MonoSpace, I MiniSpace, and A MonoSpace SMART elevators—transforming vertical mobility with unmatched safety and sustainability. These products are designed, developed, and manufactured in India, specifically for mid-rise residential and commercial buildings.

The SMART series brings together enhanced safety features, smooth ride quality, modern aesthetics, and energy efficiency. They are also digitally enabled and ready to connect with smart building systems—helping customers future-proof their properties with ease. For high-rises, we have introduced our Next Generation High-Rise solutions, which push the boundaries of performance and reliability. These elevators feature advanced hoisting systems, intelligent traffic management, and digital connectivity.